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Achieve your kidlit writing goals through quality, affordable, & one-on-one online education mentorships in preparation for today’s publishing marketplace✍️
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Shoutout to our amazing published grads! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us every day. Keep on writing! ✍️

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August 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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🥁 DRUMROLL.... 🥁 Our next contest is now open for submission! Deadline is September 30th! Good luck 🍀✍️

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Our next writing contest is now open for submission! This contest is for YA Contemporary Fiction First Pages. Deadline is September 30th!
August 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get curated submission links straight to your inbox! BONUS: Receive our Submission Prep Package FREE when you join!⁠
July 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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"The adult figures in children's literature are also frequently outsiders or eccentrics in some way." - Pamela Paul

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July 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Writers are modern-day explorers—your pen is the compass, your mind the map🖊️🧭🗺️⁠
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A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. "The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land."
July 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Did someone say winners workshop!? Join us on August 5th for our ICL Bedtime Stories Picture Book Webinar. The winning entries will be read!

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July 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Pause to find out what your word of the week is! Comment below 👇

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July 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Fill in the blanks below and post your favorite part in the comments 👇 or repost (and tag us!). 💬 Tag a fellow writer and see what chaos their creativity brings! ⁠

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July 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Did you know that we host KidLit Writing Contests every year? 📚✍️ Spread the word and stay tuned for contest updates! ✨️⁠

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July 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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July 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Plots are not straight lines. Straight lines are great for getting from one spot to another, but they’re dull. Let’s dive headfirst into the terrific twists & turns of plot! 🔀

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July 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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🌟Why choose the Institute of Children’s Literature? ⁠
From working with published authors to learning at your own pace, we offer everything you need to grow as a writer. 📚✨⁠

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July 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Considering an online writing course/workshop?✍️📚
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June 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Plot is merely a tool for story, a way of making the story important, memorable, and engaging ✍️

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June 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Unlock your story's full potential with the 5 key elements of plot: Ready to build something unforgettable? 📚✍️

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June 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🚨 NEW Self-Led Course 🚨 Take your writing to the next level with Revision Power! Online at your own pace. ✍️📚 Includes:
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Revision Power: New Online Self-Led Course to help you confidently revise and submit. your work
June 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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“Original concepts” appear in so many submission guidelines that it implies originality is one of the key elements that publishers want. But what do they mean by “original concepts?"

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June 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I think we can all relate to this one 😅 Way too many WIPs to even count... tag a friend!

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May 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Writers are often asked where they get their inspiration, and that can be a really difficult question. Inspiration isn't a direct line. Let's dive into some inspiration methods!

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May 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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It’s Plant Something Day! 🌱 We’re not just planting in the soil — we’re planting story seeds. 🌿✍️ What writing seed are you planting today?

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May 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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It’s important to work methodically through revision to keep problems as small as possible. So, let’s look at some important elements of revision!

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May 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! What's on your TBR (To Be Read) list this season? 🌞📚 Drop your must-reads in the comments below—we're always looking for new favorites! 👇✨

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May 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Hopping on the AI trend. How do you feel about these?

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May 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Revision can feel never-ending—but there's a method to the madness. 🌀 Check out our latest blog to explore when (and how) to know your revision is complete.

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Revision: Are We There Yet? | Institute of Children's Literature
It can be tempting to be caught in a revision spiral. Let's consider the best way to be sure you're done with revising and ready to submit.
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April 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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